Elect Chris Barnes to West Hartford Town Council

October 12, 2013|Letter to the editor

I am writing to support Chris Barnes for election to the West Hartford Town Council. Chris has resided in West Hartford for 17 years with his wife Stephanie and their three daughters. In addition he is a partner in a law firm located in West Hartford. Chris will bring focus and hard work to the Council. Chris is concerned about the higher spending and property taxes in town, and the future tax liability of long-term unfunded municipal pensions and healthcare. He believes these challenges are substantial. Chris is a member of our town's Risk Management Advisory Board. In that capacity he has developed a thorough understanding of the town's budget challenges and will work hard to address them. In the past I served on the West Hartford Town Council and then as a State Representative. I know that being an elected official is an important and demanding job. Chris Barnes is up to the task. Chris believes that West Hartford is a great place to live and raise a family. He seeks the opportunity, as a Council member to make sure it stays that way. I urge everyone to support Chris Barnes; elect him to the Town Council. Bob Farr